The Audi brand is best known for turning heads. These vehicles are stylish, sleek, and powerful. If you buy one, then the chances are also high that you can own it for a decade or more, as they also have impressive longevity, especially for the driver who takes good care of them.
You can stop by the Axio car dealership if you have your eye on a new Audi model. However, you should also think about buying one of these older ones. While they may not have all the features that come with a brand-new one, they are still well worth considering.
2023 Audi A5
The 2023 version of the Audi A5 is a proven winner. With it, you get a 2.0 L turbocharged inline-four. The 7-speed dual clutch has proven popular, as has the 261 horsepower that will get you from points A to B in record time.
It goes from 0-60 in five seconds flat. The top speed is 130 miles per hour, though you rarely have a chance to get it up anywhere close to that on America’s roadways.
2022 Audi A5
Going back one year, you can get your hands on the 2022 Audi A5 model. This one has a 12-volt hybrid system that consumers couldn’t stop raving about.
This vehicle also gives you the fourth generation of the 2.0 L EA888 turbocharged in-line engine. This one truly set the new standard for reliability and performance.
2020 Audi A4 Allroad
This model is kind of like a Subaru Outback on steroids. You can safely call this a luxury wagon, but one that is far more rugged than most of its in-class competitors.
What’s probably most noteworthy about it is the 248 horsepower and the fact that it can get from 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds. For a vehicle this size, that’s almost unheard of.
2020 Audi A4
Even though it has been five years since this model came out, it’s still one of the better gently used sedans you’re likely to find. This is the fifth generation of this model. Reliability is the name of the game with this option.
It can touch 130 miles per hour and has that classic 2.0 L turbocharged in-line four that is such an Audi trademark. You also get an updated infotainment system that was considered state of the art at this car’s initial release.
2019 Audi A5
This coupe is another vehicle that is highly desirable six years after its release. The inline-four engine is present, and the 7-speed dual clutch is as well. This one has 248 horsepower, letting you glide seamlessly through traffic, whether you’re dropping the kids off at school or pulling up at your job to impress your coworkers.
The smooth lines and subtly rounded grille make this as visually attractive of a vehicle as it is powerful. You can get it as a convertible, coupe, or even as a Sportback 4-door hatchback if you can find one.
2019 Audi Q5
The Q5 from 2019 comes with a 2.0 L turbocharged in-line four that replaced the former supercharged V-6 that you could get with previous models. This represented a major departure and update for the Audi brand.
With this model, you get an 8-speed automatic transmission and an astonishing 354 horsepower. This vehicle is not for the faint of heart. Though it was not built to go off-roading, there’s no doubt this one would hold its own on any rugged mountain trail as well as on city streets and highways.
2018 Audi Q3
Going back a little further, the 2018 version of the Audi Q3 also had a lot of admirers, and still does to this day. If you can find one gently used, don’t hesitate to grab it.
This could be considered a compact crossover vehicle. Like with several others on this list, it comes with that classic Audi 2.0 L turbocharged in-line four. You get 200 horsepower with it, and its top speed is 130 miles per hour.
2016 Audi A3
The 2016 Audi A3 can be found as a convertible or a sedan. It goes from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. The transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch model. The 220 horsepower is plenty for the urban adventurer or weekend warrior.
This is a true compact car among others in its class that needlessly take up more room. That makes it a solid choice for individuals with an older-model garage that can’t quite accommodate one of the larger options that have flooded the market in the past decade.
The one downside might be the rear passenger space, which is a bit lacking. However, you do get a flexible powertrain and a variety of unusual color choices.
2014 Audi A5
If you do not mind going back to 2014 for your used vehicle, the Audi A5 from that year is a solid pick by any metric. It’s a coupe with comfort on its mind. You get 220 horsepower with it, as well as an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The torque is pretty impressive considering this vehicle’s age, as you get 258 pounds per foot, not bad for any addition to the overcrowded coupe market. You can find this one in several body styles. The interior is high quality but understated. The quick handling and comfortable ride should be considerations if you have a chance to snag one of these in 2025.
2013 Audi Q5
This model got a facelift that was much needed when it first came out. It was a declaration that Audi was ready to revamp the dependable but somewhat boring models that had been its sole offerings in the first couple of years of the 2010s.
Reliability was probably what drivers liked most about this model. Some of them also spoke highly of the 8-speed automatic transmission, 295 pounds per foot of torque, and the 4,000 pound towing capacity as well.
Any of these should serve you well if you can find them gently used.
